play in Dutch
play in Dutch is spel, spelbeweging, schouwspel — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in Dutch
spel
spelbeweging
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
schouwspel
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
toneelstuk
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
schouwspel
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
optreden
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
stuk
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
spelen
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
spelen
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
meespelen
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
optreden
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
spelen
afspelen
spelen
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
bespelen
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
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play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- He plays the guitar in a local band.
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What is "play" in Dutch?
"play" in Dutch is spel, spelbeweging, schouwspel. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Dutch, "play" is spel, spelbeweging, schouwspel.
Are there other ways to say "play" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "play": spel, spelbeweging, schouwspel, toneelstuk, optreden, stuk.
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